Carmel Resident Arrested on Multiple Felony Charges Following Sexual Assault Investigation
MARINA, CA — On March 13, 2026, at approximately 10:05 a.m., officers and detectives with the Marina Police Department arrested 47-year-old Dexter Salazar in the vicinity of California Avenue and Carmel Avenue. Salazar, a resident of Carmel, was taken into custody following an investigation into a past-tense sexual assault of a minor that occurred in Marina several years ago.
The investigation began on March 3, 2026, after the Marina Police Department received information regarding the case from Child Protective Services and the Monterey Police Department. Following a Department investigation, a warrant was issued for Salazar’s arrest. To assist in locating the suspect, authorities entered Salazar’s vehicle license plate into the FLOCK system. On the morning of March 13, the system alerted law enforcement that the vehicle was traveling near California Avenue and Carmel Avenue. A patrol officer located the vehicle, confirmed the driver’s identity, and conducted a stop where Salazar was detained.
Salazar was booked into the Monterey County Jail on a no-bail warrant. The charges include:
288.5(a) PC: Lewd act with a minor under 14
261(a)(2) PC: Rape
207(a) PC: Kidnapping
273a(a) PC: Child abuse
236 PC: False imprisonment
422(a) PC: Criminal threats
The survivors involved in the investigation were known to Salazar, and the Marina Police Department stated there is no active threat to the community related to this matter. In accordance with California laws protecting the identities of victims of these crimes, no names or identifying details will be released. The investigation remains ongoing, and individuals with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Marina Police Department dispatch or leave an anonymous tip.
